N250 Million Ride? NCAA Denies Lavish Land Cruiser Purchase For New DG

• NCAA denies claims acting Director-General approved N250 million vehicle purchase.

• Official calls allegations “outrageous,” confirms no such purchase made.

• NCAA emphasizes commitment to transparency and accountability in financial dealings.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially refuted claims that its acting Director-General, Chris Najomo, approved the purchase of a N250 million vehicle.

During a press conference held at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, the agency addressed these allegations. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection for the NCAA, called the claims “outrageous” and confirmed that no such purchase had been made under Najomo’s leadership.

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“The reported figure is well beyond what the DG is authorized to approve,” Achimugu clarified.

The controversy began last week, shortly after his appointment, when a report surfaced accusing Najomo of financial mismanagement and violations of government procurement regulations.

The report alleged that the NCAA had procured a 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser (70th Anniversary Edition) worth over N250 million as the official vehicle for the DG.

Achimugu strongly refuted these claims, emphasizing that the rigorous procurement process required for such purchases was not initiated, as he insisted.

“I can confirm that the NCAA has not made a single payment for any vehicle since Captain Najomo assumed office,” he stated.

Furthermore, Achimugu highlighted that even the directors of various departments within the NCAA have not received official vehicles since Najomo’s appointment.

“He believes in motivating the staff through proper welfare management, which is crucial for smooth operations within the NCAA,” Achimugu explained.

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The NCAA maintains that it will continue to uphold high standards of transparency and accountability, especially in its financial dealings and administrative actions, as it navigates through these allegations and continues its mission to ensure safety and integrity within Nigeria’s aviation sector.

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